2021 PROGRAM GUIDE

Updated 5/17/2021

SUBJECT TO CHANGE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2021 CAMP PIONEER PROGRAM GUIDE UPDATED MAY 17, 2021

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1 Who We Are Camp Pioneer is a true mountain camp, offering a combination of rustic, traditional scout camp experiences with a modern twist. Perched at an elevation of 4,526 ft. and located along the edge of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area, we are proud to be the “Jewel of the Cascades.” At Pioneer, your troop will discover that the opportunities for outdoor exploration are endless – as are the activities our top-quality staff offers for those wishing to remain in camp.

Pioneer was founded in 1936 by local Oregon Scouts and carries a tradition of being built “by Scouts, for Scouts.” With a strong sense of community, our staff welcome you to our Scouting family and are here to support your unit’s needs, leading them through a great week and strengthening them for the other 51 weeks of the year! To this end, we focus on team- building, rank advancement, certifications, games and hands-on learning. We want you and your Scouts excited about the material covered in classes so they will be ready to apply what they learn! Table of Contents Before Camp 2 Program Overview 8 Arriving at Camp 2 Outbounds & Wilderness Use 9 Rules at a Glance 4 Merit Badge Schedule 13 Health and Safety 4 Daily Schedule 14 Facilities 6 Contact Us 15 Dining Services 7 Camp Map 16

Before Camp Arriving at Camp Merit Badge Pre-Registration: No pre-registration is Physical Address: required this summer. As cohorts rotate through each 62681 Twin Meadows Rd, Idanha OR, 97350 program area, they are able to take any of the merit badges From Salem, follow Hwy 22 to milepost 70, offered, and even work on others. We will do our best to Directions: where you will turn onto Twin Meadows Road. From provide the equipment and expertise to help our campers there, follow the paved road all the way to the top (5 learn. miles). Pioneer’s gravel parking lot is through the gate SUBJECT TOon the left. CHANGEA printable highway map to Pioneer can be found later in this guide and on the council website.

Parking: Our parking lot is very small; we strongly encourage carpooling. Often, cars will have to be triple parked. Each car will be issued a parking permit with the owner’s name, troop #, and campsite so they can be easily tracked down if the vehicle needs to be moved. No vehicles are permitted past the parking lot. RV’s and Tent Trailers are not permitted during the summer.2 Check-in Process: A check in time will be assigned 1. A copy of your unit roster AND cohort roster for the prior to your arrival at camp to help keep cohorts camp to have on file, detailing all youth and adults separate. Staff members will be available in the parking (including drivers) that will be coming to camp this lot to greet you at your check-in time and help make week. this the easiest, fastest, and most efficient check-in 2. All receipts (or copies) for camp payments. process you’ve ever experienced. 3. Current youth and adult medical forms. Ensure that all 1. Due to limited parking, please plan to carpool by medical forms are current and signed by both a physician cohort. and parent/guardian before coming to camp. 2. You will be guided by staff to a parking spot. After parking, gather your troop at the edge of the parking Early/Late Arrivals: All cohorts arriving at camp other lot away from traffic and await further instructions. than their scheduled Sunday time are to contact the 3. A member of the staff will be assigned as your Troop Portland Service Center Camping Department at Guide and be your campsite host for the week. Your 503.226.3423 to make arrangements for arrival. Early Troop Guide will assist and lead your troop arrival times are only available for those traveling more throughout the entire check-in procedure. than 250 miles. Saturday arrivals, if approved, pay a $75 4. Be prepared to walk up to ½ mile, carrying your fee as described in the Planning Guide. personal gear to your campsite. Please assist your Scouts in loading their packs efficiently, with If you are scheduled to arrive on Saturday, plan to arrive at comfortable weight distribution. You will have time 6pm or later. Check the door to the Camp Office later to return to the parking lot for multiple trips. for campsite assignments and notifications upon arrival 5. Pack swimsuits and towels in an easily accessible (staff will not be available to guide check-in or place for swim checks. Be sure to bring all medical supervise until Sunday). As such, all program areas are forms and medicines with you. You will need to closed and units are asked to stay in their campsites until present a copy of everyone’s medical form at the check-in on Sunday. Unfortunately, we do not have medical re-check station. facilities available to store or prepare your food. The first 6. After Med Checks, Swim Checks, and the tour are in-camp meal is Sunday dinner, please plan accordingly. complete, carry all troop and personal gear to the campsite. Vehicles are not allowed in camp beyond Check-out Our goal is to dismiss camp by 10am on the parking lot. Saturday. Units wishing to check-out Friday must do 7. At least one adult leader should attend the first Adult so before 10pm. All gear must be loaded in vehicles and Leaders Meeting at 3:30pm. ready to go if wishing to depart directly after campfire. Please do not return to your campsite once checked out Camp Tour Your unit’s Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and by a staff member. Troop Guide will lead the hike to your campsite. The Unit Leader will check-in with the Business Director to update the unit roster, confirm all fees have been paid, and attend the Scoutmaster meeting at 3:00pm. When you arrive at camp, please have the following items available: Rules at a Glance: CLOSED TOE SHOES: There are many stumps, rocks SMOKE AND TOBACCO: Smoking and tobacco use and smalls sticks at camp that can cause is never permitted on camp property. Smoking & damage to an unsuspecting foot. Open toed shoes tobacco use is permitted only in the camp parking lot, may only be worn in the waterfront and shower house, preferably by the gate, and only by individuals 21+. This includes electronic cigarettes and vape pens. STAY ON THE TRAILS: Our goal is to keep SUBJECT TOCamp Pioneer CHANGE feeling like as much a part of the SWIMWEAR: Swimming attire must be modest. wilderness as possible. Please protect that experience by For males, tight fitting swim briefs or swim bottoms staying to the designated trails and fishing docks. short enough to cause exposure are not allowed. For females, bikinis are not allowed. Modest tankinis or BUDDY SYSTEM: In keeping with YP guidelines, one piece swimsuits are appropriate. the buddy system should be used by all Scouts.

BARBLESS FISHING HOOKS: Sometimes fish CHECKING IN & OUT: Please check out with aren’t the only things stray fishing lines catch. Barbless the camp office before leaving camp boundaries. hooks are far less painful to remove. 3 IF CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED, THEY LEAVE THE WILDLIFE ALONE: Remember, you SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN WAIST-HIGH are guests in their home - so please leave the chipmunks, birds, eagles, deer and elk, be. This includes all forms of SERVICE PROJECTS: Need to be approved by feeding, chasing and trapping (regardless of how clever a commissioner or ranger prior to starting the project. or elaborate the trap you’ve built is). The only exception Our lease with the USFS is very specific about what to this rule is trout when fishing. we can and cannot do with regards to projects. Health and Safety The Oregon Health Authority and Boy Scouts of America have strict rules and procedures that must be followed to keep our Scouts safe. Please read the following section carefully.

Health Office Located on the north end of the QM Medications building next to the camp office, the health office is Containers Under Oregon Health Regulations, any Pioneer's main first-aid station for injuries and illnesses Scouts bringing medication to camp must bring it in the at camp. The camp is staffed 24 hours a day by our original pharmaceutical container with the Scout’s trained camp medic, working under care guidelines name, dosing information, and prescribing provider approved by a supervising physician. If the camp medic listed. is out and about the camp, please go next door to the Pill reminder containers are not permitted without camp office for assistance. original containers. Medical Care We are equipped to handle injuries at Storage Per Council policy, all youth medication and the Basic Life Support Level (BLS). Parents or herbal supplements must be stored in a locked location guardians will be notified of any serious illness or throughout the week. Pioneer has lock boxes available injury as soon as practical, by the unit leader whenever for storage in your campsite. If you have medications possible. If parents will be away from home during the requiring refrigeration, they may be stored in the week of camp, unit leaders must know where to reach Health Office refrigerator. Any adult bringing them and current phone numbers must be listed on the medication must secure and lock their medication as medical form. If the parents/guardians are unreachable, well. Rescue medications such as Epinephrine Auto- the unit leader will be asked to make decisions on their injectors/rescue inhalers/etc. may be kept on the behalf. individual so long as the Troop adult leadership and camp medical officers are aware of where it is being It is the responsibility of the unit leadership to arrange carried. or provide transportation of unit members requiring non-emergency medical transport. It is the responsibility of the adult leaders to ensure that Scouts are taking their medications. Campers with Special Needs Scouts, Scouters, and visitors requiring accommodations due to differing CPAP Machines physical, intellectual, or emotional abilities should Pioneer does not have power at night. If your CPAP communicate this prior to the Troop’s arrival at camp. unit has a battery, it can be charged during the day in Camp staff cannot change requirements for merit the dining hall. badges, but this can be done in advance through the Cascade Pacific Council Office. YouthSUBJECT Protection TO CHANGE Each unit must have two adult leaders aged 21+. For units serving female scouts, at least one adult leader must be a female aged 21+. All adults staying overnight must be registered members of the BSA. Temporary provisional adult leadership may be supplied in case of emergency. Only parents/guardians may sleep with their children in the same tent.

If a youth is being checked out of camp early, an adult leader must accompany the youth and driver to the Camp Office to sign the youth out of camp. Please ensure that the driver taking the youth from camp is listed on the appropriate spot on the BSA health form. If there are any doubts, parents/guardians will be contacted prior to allowing the youth to leave.

4 Sign-in / Sign-out Adult leaders should plan on remaining in camp for the duration of their stay. Anyone entering or leaving camp must sign- in or sign-out at the camp office. Adult campers will be given a wrist band indicating that they have checked in. Any adults rotating in will need to check in at the office and be listed on the appropriate cohort roster.

Visitors All adults attending Summer Camp for more than 72 hours must be registered, show they have completed youth protection training and have a background check run prior to arriving (it takes a week after registration is submitted to obtain a background check). My.Scouting rosters are required upon arrival including a Youth Protection training certification. Those staying less than 72 hours should complete youth protection training.

Watch this video to learn more about Youth Protection: https://vimeo.com/259172648/8e448a2e5a

Facilities: Utilities Perched on the edge of a wilderness area, Campsites Pioneer’s 10 campsites come in several Pioneer offers a rustic mountain camp experience. It is shapes and sizes, and one or more of them will serve a great place to get away from the hustle & bustle of as your summer home for the week. Each of our modern life, and enjoy Scouting with your troop. campsites have varying numbers of the BSA canvas-style tent (sleeps 2-3), placed upon a wooden Power – Pioneer operates from a generator. The (new) sleeping deck. Cots and sleeping pads are not generator is quiet and runs from whenever the provided, so please pack accordingly. Camping cooks wake up in the morning to start breakfast hammocks are allowed, so long as they are set up prep until about 11:00pm. within your site’s boundaries and in a manner that does not damage or impact the trees. Phone – If you have Verizon you might get marginal In your►Canvas campsite BSA you Tents can (8’ expect:x 10’) ►Flag Pole service in a few locations around camp. ►Hand Wash Station ►Garden Hose ►Broom, Rake and Shovel ►Bulletin Board SUBJECT►Picnic Tables & Canopy ►Campfire ring TOInternet - AvailableCHANGE for ADULTS only, we have very limited internet available. With the reliability of a Based on unit size, your troop may be assigned multiple Portland weather forecast, and a speed that rivals campsites, or asked to share a campsite with another 90’s dial-up, our Wi-Fi signal can get you troop. Campsite assignments will be communicated in connected to your email. advance of your arrival to help you prepare.

5 Water – All spigots in camp produce potable drinking water. Please do not drink the lake water. Showers Each cohort will be assigned their own shower stall to share. A shower trailer with individual stalls is Recycling – We haul our own recycling. Campsites being added this summer. There is also a shower each have a milk crate for recyclables; look for house that will be used to meet the needs of marked containers around camp for more places to everyone in camp. Facilities that are shared will recycle. If your crate is full, please bring it to the be assigned specific hours of use, following dining hall loading dock. youth protection guidelines. If a camper's special Garbage – We emphasize sustainable practices by needs require showering assistance, an ADA prompting recycling first. All campsites and shower is available on request. Talk to the camp program areas have garbage cans with liners. If management for more information. your garbage can gets full, bring the garbage bag Cohorts will be asked to keep their assigned shower to the dumpster behind the dining hall. If you see space clean. A cleaning log and supplies are provided. litter around camp, please help us preserve the wilderness experience at Pioneer by picking it up. Trading Post Inside the Trading Post you will find Maintenance – If you find anything broken or in need special program items, mementos, and gifts. Located on the end of the QM building, the trading post carries of repair please let the camp commissioners or craft, apparel and food items. assistant ranger know. If we don’t know about it, we can’t fix it. The Pioneer Trading Post will be available as cohorts rotate around camp. For detailed operation times, Dining Hall Perched atop the only hill in cap, this please view the posted hours on the wall outside the building serves many purposes at camp. Adult Leader Trading Post. meetings and SPL meetings will be held here daily, as well as some evening programs. Merit Badge The trading post is open briefly Saturday morning advancement grids will be posted inside and updated after dismissal. twice daily. The “Scoutmasters’ Corner” in the Dining Hall also serves as a great spot for Adult Leaders to connect, charge electronic devices, and just take a moment to relax while your Scouts enjoy camp! Dining Services:

Meals Pioneer’s serving method is cafeteria-style. Breakfast and Dinner will be served in the Dining Hall in shifts and lunch will be "grab and go. Meals will consist of a main Entrée and other supplemental food like bagels and cereal as guidelines allow. Meal Shifts In consideration of our nation’s ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, and in an effort to keep our Scouts & Scouters safe so everyone can continue to enjoy the opportunity to come to camp, we will be serving meals in shifts for the 2021 season. Upon arrival, your unit will be assigned either A or B meal shift. This allows us to minimize the number of people in the dining hall at SUBJECTonce TO. The daily sche duleCHANGE will be altered to accommodate this. Menu Our goal is to serve a well-balanced menu with high quality food for all campers. To this end, Pioneer’s menu is reviewed by a licensed dietitian. Once updated for the 2021 session & approved, it can be found in the downloads section of the Cascade Pacific Council’s webpage.

Rod Tripp Dining Hall 6 Alternative Menu We are able to provide vegetarian options and gluten-free bread products only with advance notice through the submission of an alternative needs form to the CPC Office at least 3 weeks prior to Campsite Cooking - Pack your mess kits! your arrival at camp. Earlier is better. Can you really call it camping if you don’t have to put your campsite culinary skills to the test? On Wednesday, If you or your Scouts have more complex dietary needs, we will supply your unit with the ingredients to prepare we may need you to provide alternative menu items your own Lunch and Dinner. If your unit is new to yourself. Per health and safety codes, we cannot permit campsite cooking, our Commissioner team is happy to non-employees to use the kitchen. As long as the hold a demonstration night to give you some tips and preparation isn’t too time consuming, our kitchen staff tricks for making your meal easy and delicious. will be more than happy to prep meal alternatives for you. It is highly recommended you contact us at All units are welcome to come prepared with additional [email protected] or through the council office to food/ingredients to put your own spin on the meal, or start communication well in advance of camp. Due to just bring your mess kits and let us do all the planning! lack of a phone system, our cook cannot directly contact you. Again, please contact us if you think you will be requiring an alternative menu while at Pioneer. Trail Meals If your Troop or Patrol is looking to do an extended hike or overnighter out of camp, a trail meal is available if requested at least a day in advance. Allergens Our dining hall and kitchen are peanut-free. Talk to the kitchen staff to arrange these details. The trading post still carries products that contain nuts.

Program

Program Areas These are the different areas that make up our program, we encourage you to visit all the areas at camp to get the full program experience. Nature: Waterfront: From Plant and Animal ID to conservation and nature Half-staff, half-fish, the waterfront staff lives on the hikes, this area hosts all our science and nature merit lake for the summer. They offer canoeing, boating, badges. These guys have their very own fishing dock kayaking, swimming, and an excellent and are always on the lookout for creatures around learn-to-swim program. In the afternoons, find your camp. zen with paddleboard yoga.

Scoutcraft: Outbound: Masters of knots, axes, and fire, the Scoutcraft team If your thirst for adventure takes you beyond camp, hosts outdoor and camping skill merit badges. They then these are the experts you seek! This crew have a monkey bridge (which they built with their orchestrates hikes, rafting, caving, and overnighters in own hands), a tomahawk range, and a true the area. If you see them on the trail say hi! enthusiasm for instructing. Handicraft: Shooting Sports: Set your inner crafts-master and artist free with the If it flies through the air, hopefully it came from here. handi-craft gang. As the craftiest area in camp, they We have an archery range and .22 rifle range, staffed know a thing or 5 about how to turn ANYTHING into and at the ready to teach you how to skillfully and aSUBJECT project. TOsafely shoot. CHANGE Trail To First Class: STEM: Put your Scouting skills to the test! This will help Go beyond the basics and put your skills to the test as you knock out your Tenderfoot, Second and First you explore the technological side of science. Class Rank requirements, and set you well on your Construct robots, electronic gadgets, and other way to Eagle. inventions!

7 Merit Badges One of the core backbones of many summer camps is the Merit Badge program. We believe there is a merit badge for everyone offered at camp. We encourage Scouts to try new things and push the boundaries of their comfort zones. There are some Merit Badges that require Scouts to put in some work outside of the class to be successful in satisfying all the requirements. (Ex: Spending time at the rifle range to get proficiency, or the Wilderness Survival overnighter). These expectations are made clear the first day of instruction. The 2019 moviemaking MB class editing their final footage. Staff will track Scouts’ progress towards requirement completion using merit badge grids, posted twice daily in the dining hall. Staff will also fill out the merit badge Trail to First Class blue cards from the grids at the end of each week and A new Scout’s first summer camp experience can make return them to your unit leader. or break the entire Scouting program for them. Having Please remember that partials are progress, not failure. a great experience means they are much more likely to Some merit badges offered cannot be completed at stay in Scouting and in your troop for a long time to camp. These are clearly marked on the Merit Badge come. We love helping your troop's youth leadership Guide at the end of this packet. support these newer Scouts on their way. Merit Badge Supplies Pioneer’s trail to first class (TTFC) activities help new If your merit badge requires an additional purchase, scouts to work towards advancement, while not please wait until after the first class meeting before taking over the role of the troop and allowing ample buying your supplies. This ensures you are not time to explore the rest of what Pioneer has to offer. purchasing unnecessary items! If you are taking any Adults and older scouts are encouraged to help Nature area merit badges, pen/pencil and paper are mentor in TTFC, contributing to inter- required for essay writing and note taking. We sell pens, generational and unit bonds, and providing pencils, and notebooks in the trading post. We have more coaching on essential scout skills. ample recycled scratch paper available for free in the camp office. Scouts can work on Tenderfoot through First Class rank requirements through games and activities Merit Badge Costs are as follows: integrated into our program areas on their regular Archery - $10 ($5 for bow string, $5 for arrow making) cohort rotation. Leatherworking - $5 - $15 (Depends on project) Wood Carving - $0 - $10 (Depends on project chosen) Please note: Rank Advancement is ultimately the unit’s responsibility. As such, Pioneer staff Open Program MB Courses CANNOT sign off Scout’s books, leaving that to the unit leaders. Our staff will help your youth Besides those on the Merit Badge List, Scouts can ask keep track by posting what they worked on with for help with others appropriate to that area of camp. the Merit Badge grids. This allows the unit to test Our staff will do our best to help get you headed in the the Scout to ensure that the skills were met to the right direction, and then you'll have time to work on unit’s standards. them by yourself. When you complete the requirement,SUBJECT show the counselor so you get credit. TO CHANGE Bring your blue card to the appropriate area during your cohort time to get set up with the instructor.

8 Outbounds Located in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, Scouts at Pioneer have countless reasons to explore beyond the borders of camp. Our Outbound program offers both staff-led outings and the opportunity for units to lead their own hikes or overnighters.

For 2021, each program area will feature a themed outing during the week. Additionally, our staff are always happy to help your troop plan an adventure of their own. Stop by the Camp Office for more information, trail maps and advice. And don’t forget to sign out before you go! Due to wilderness regulations, a lottery system may be used if group size exceeds staff capacity.

Hiking & Backpacking Spending your week on the edge of so many pristine lakes, peaks, & breathtaking vistas, it would be a shame not to include hiking in your week at camp. We have many hikes and locations for your unit pick from as you get out and explore the beautiful Jefferson Wilderness Area. These can be day hikes, afternoon hikes or even overnighters, if you so choose.

Outbound General Rules: • You must checkout at the office prior to leaving • Each group needs to do a quick Leave-No-Trace awareness course prior to check-out. • Due to federal regulations, there is a limit of 12 people per troop in the wilderness at a time. • You carry out what you carry in. • Each person needs to carry at least 1 liter of water. SUBJECT• Participants should carry the 10 Scouting TO CHANGE essentials with them. • YP rules apply to overnight and day hikes • You might run into other hikers on the trail. Please be courteous and good representatives of your Unit and the BSA

9 Radio Station Camp Pioneer is home to our very own radio station! Take the radio merit badge or tune in from your campsite!

More Than Merit Badges Our advice? Branch out and get a taste of everything. One of our most proud criticisms is that there is just too much to do in one week. Swimming and boating at Waterfront, building machines in the STEM area, shooting at the Rifle and Archery ranges, tomahawk throwing and monkey bridge crossing at Scoutcraft, playing games and plant ID at Nature, crafts and games at Handicraft, team-builders and patrol games at TTFC, fishing, day-hikes, and just really too many things to list.

Evening Programs While the details of adapting program to cohort style are still being worked out, we are working to offer evening opportunities for everyone. These will be included in updates to this guide SAMPLE OUTBOUND SITES and posted on campsite bulletin boards. Past Cleo Lake: (2.4 miles roundtrip) Cleo Lake has two programs have included: S'more nights, How to campsites along its edges. This is a good site for a Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, Beach Party, Batman large troop or patrol wanting to camp two contingents 101, Dutch Oven Cooking Demos, and a Scoutmaster near each other. Belly-flop Contest. Look for the posted list of activities Scout Lake: (1.8 mile roundtrip) “Scout” Lake (Camp when you arrive at camp. Pioneer’s name for it) is the easiest hike from camp. It has the distinction of having been considered as the Campfire Programs The Pioneer staff hosts campfires potential site for Camp Pioneer; that is, until we found each week organized in cohorts. These give us time for Pine Ridge Lake. relaxing, humor, and reflection. Temple Lake: (5 mile roundtrip) Temple Lake is the furthest from camp. It’s also the largest lake we visit, and a great getaway! Turpentine Lake: (2.6 miles roundtrip) This lake is a real beauty. The trail to Turpentine Lake is not quite as easy as the other trails, but it’s worth the hike. It’s one of the largest & deepest lakes in our area. Marion Mountain: (8.4 miles roundtrip) With a spectacular view of Mt. Jefferson and Three-Fingered Jack, plus stunning views of Marion Lake and Lake Ann along the way, this is a great destination for a day hike.

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Pioneer’s STEM area offers many merit badges that are rarelySUBJECT found at other camps, like Electronics, Robotics , TO CHANGE Engineering, and Inventing. In these MBs, Scouts build and tinker with fascinating gadgets that will spark their imagination and possibly start them on the path to some of the most in-demand career fields of today. These classes have a hands-on approach to maximize engagement and learning. Tours of the camp’s electrical system and gravity fed water system will also be incorporated. 10 Special Programs

New Pioneers Award If it’s your first time at Pioneer, we encourage you to work on this award, which will take you all over camp. You get one free round (Five Shots) at the rifle range by showing your Adult Programs Pioneer is not just for youth score card, and a special award at the end of the week development. During your week at camp, we hope to for completion. see you involved and interacting with one another. Some leaders are new to Scouting, while others are Fishing Pine Ridge Lake is stocked each year with “old hands” at Scouting. This is your opportunity to donated trout. These fish have been donated with the share ideas, experiences, training, and programming. understanding that only youth Scouts will reap the By the end of the week, we hope you’ll leave with benefits. A strict limit of two fish per Scout, per week dozens of ideas to help you expand and enhance your is enforced. We encourage our fishermen to use the troop’s program during the rest of the Scouting year. “catch and release” technique. Consequently, the use of barbless hooks is mandatory. Scouts can bring their Scoutmaster / Adult Leader Meetings One adult own tackle, or purchase it in the Trading Post. Camp from each cohort should attend our daily Scoutmaster does not have facilities to store your fish, so any fish meetings to keep up to date on the various goings- taken must be cooked and promptly eaten. Fish may on at camp. Most of the information shared there only be cleaned at our designated fish cleaning will help you support and coach the youth leadership station. in your troop. Attendance in these meetings is STRONGLY encouraged. Senior Patrol Leaders Senior Patrol Leaders are the backbone of the troop, vital to its operation Scoutmaster Chili Cook-off We will provide a and basic chili-making kit to show off (or begin to success. While regular meetings may not be possible, develop) your skills to your cohort, so bringing your our program director and commissioners will work own secret ingredients and bribing the kitchen staff through the SPL as much as possible to plan the is highly encouraged. We are still working out how leadership of several activities and strengthen your to make it a competition and follow state cohorting skills as an SPL. Come with your ideas, enthusiasm, rules. and leadership. We are here to help you succeed and grow as a leader.

Camp Honors Awards If your Troop or Patrol (cohort) is looking for a way to show that you really are the best, then we challenge you to complete our Honor Troop and Honor Patrol program. This program will lead you to perform several activities together and truly test the patrol method. Scoring sheets will be available at the program building all week. SUBJECT TO CHANGE Feedback is a Gift If you see things going on that you really like, or that you think could be improved, please feel free to reach out to any of the management team or camp commissioners. The sooner we hear about something, the faster we can address it!

11 Merit Badges and Activities: Scoutcraft: STEM:

● Trail to First Class ● Electricity and Electronics ● Emergency Preparedness ● Game Design ● First Aid ● Radio ● Wilderness Survival ● Robotics ● Pioneering

Handicraft: Shooting Sports:

● Leatherwork ● Open shoot ● Communications ● Art ● Music

Nature:

● Environmental Science ● Forestry ● Astronomy ● Nature

Waterfront:

● Swimming ● Kayaking ● Open Swim/boat

Certifications Pioneer offers the current certifications opportunities to youth and adults: · Trek-Safely (Thu 7pm) · Leave No Trace (Mon 7pm) · Youth Protection (Speak with management staff to arrange a time) SUBJECT· Introduction to Outdoor Leadership TO Skills (Mon-Thu CHANGE 2pm-5pm; Skills only)

12 Daily Schedule Your cohort's rotation will be shared at camp so you can know where and when to go to which area.

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Required Forms DO NOT BRING ✔ Medical Form, signed by physician & parent ✗ Video Games, Sheath Knives, Fireworks ✔ Medication in original containers

Clothing Clothing & Personal Gear should be tagged with the Scout’s Name/Unit Number ✔ Class A Uniform ✔ 6 Pairs of Underwear ✔ Modest Swimsuit & Towel ✔ OA Sash (if applicable) ✔ 6 T-shirts ✔ Hat ✔ Sweater or Sweat Shirt ✔ Jeans or Long Pants ✔ Pajamas/Sleepwear ✔ Jacket or Windbreaker ✔ Shorts ✔ Closed-Toe Shoes ✔ 6 Pairs of Socks ✔ Belt ✔ Shower Sandals

Toiletries ✔ Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner ✔ Toothbrush, paste, floss ✔ Sunscreen ✔ Shower towel, washcloth ✔ Comb/Brush ✔ Chapstick ✔ Deodorant ✔ Insect Repellent

Required Gear ✔ Sleeping Pad ✔ Mess Kit ✔ Fire’m Chit Card & Totin’ Chip ✔ Sleeping Bag and Blankets ✔ Water Bottle Card ✔ Pillow ✔ Pen & Paper (for classes) ✔ Wristwatch ✔ Backpack or Duffel Bag ✔ Pocket Knife (if you have ✔ Scout Handbook ✔ Flashlight/Headlamp earned Totin’ Chip)

Optional Gear ✔ Fishing Gear (barbless hooks ✔ Spending Money ✔ Folding Camp Chair (strongly only) ✔ Sunglasses recommended) ✔ Sewing Kit Contacting Us By Email: Sending Mail: It is our sincere hope that this guide is informative and Mail is fun to receive at camp. Include camp address, prepares you well for your week of adventure. However, we Scout’s name, troop number, and session dates. Be sure know that there are some situations that may not be covered in to include return addresses in case mail arrives at camp this guide. We are here to serve and help. after a Scout has left. Adult leaders may pick up mail at the program shack just before dinner. Outgoing mail can If you have questions pertaining to Camp Pioneer’s: be sent from the Trading Post. Program (Scout’s first and last name) (Troop #) Food service Camp Pioneer, (session dates) 62681 Twin Meadows Road Facility Information Idanha, OR 97350 Special camp Programs Email us at: [email protected] This email is checked twice daily during the summer and twice monthly during the off Emergency Contact season. If while at home, you need to reach a camper or adult SUBJECT TOleader for anCHANGE emergency, contact the Portland Scout If you have questions regarding: Service Center at (503)-226-3423, during regular Reservation status, updates, payments, business hours. If it is after hours or on the weekend and Advancement Records it is a life or death emergency, dial the same number and follow the prompts for the emergency answering Property rental service. Please contact the Cascade Pacific Council Service Center directly at: Jeanette Leach 503.225.5706 [email protected] 13 Camp Map

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Camp Pioneer a part of the Cascade Pacific Council that is operated by the Boy Scouts of America. Camp Pioneer is located on Willamette National Forest Service land under a special use permit. Camp Pioneer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or by the curtailing or refusing to furnish accommodations, facilities, services, or use privileges offered to the public generally. In addition, we comply with the provisions of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and the Age Discrimination act of 1975, as amended.

14 Driving Directions

To Portland 0 Camp Pioneer NORTH Cascade Pacific Council,BSA 62681 Twin Meadows Road Idanha, OR 97350 GPS: 44° 33.357N / 121 ° 55.924W Silver Falls Elevation: 4,500ft State Park

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DETAIL: Twin Meadows Roa:d is at Milepo Milepost 70, approximately 4 miles from the town of Mario !li�- 70 -- 111!1. !!i _, __ •- Forks ---­ � I§. ---,II!: I CAUTION: Drive care, fully on CAMP Twin Me-adows Road. t i:s :steep, : PIONEER:. and n:anow; The last 1.6 mil,es is : gravel. Elev, ation gain from : Highway 22 is 1,200 feet SYMBOIL IKEY: ffiil RestStop g (-amp = Paved Roadl - Gravell Road - Water City Area, •7mi • Milleage SUBJECT TO CHANGE